The Art of Can Belto

Track Listings
1. Art is Calling for Me Herbert    
2. Alleluja Mozart    
3. Ave Maria Bach/Gounod    
4. Lascia ch’io pianga Handel    
5. Oh! had I Jubal’s lyre Handel    
6. Ebben? ne andrò lontana Catalani    
7. Vissi d'arte Puccini    
8. O mio babbino caro Puccini    
9. Addio, del passato Verdi    
10. Ave Maria Schubert    
11. The Lord's Prayer Malotte    
12. A Little Bit of Good Kander    
13. Indian Love Call Friml    
14. Summertime Gershwin    
15. Danny Boy Old Irish Melody    
16. Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life Herbert    

Editorial Reviews
Washington Post, March 25, 1998
"...producing some truly remarkable, frequently steady high notes and dazzling bits of coloratura. This performance erased memories of Linda Ronstadt..."

Talkin' Broadway! Spring 1999
"... able to hit extraordinary high notes...Pons, decked out in a flowing red dress, performed "Glitter and Be Gay."...

The Art of Can Belto

The Art of Can Belto, Music, Various, Davina Pons
The Art of Can Belto
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Hold on to your pantyhose!
  • A Unique Vocal Experience
 The Art of Can Belto

Manufacturer: Diva Disc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

ClassicalClassical | Indie Music | Stores | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0002Y000Y
Release Date: 2004-06-23

Tracks:

  1. Art is Calling for Me
  2. Alleluja
  3. Ave Maria
  4. Lascia chio pianga
  5. Oh! had I Jubals lyre
  6. Ebben? ne andrntana
  7. Vissi d'arte
  8. O mio babbino caro
  9. Addio, del passato
  10. Ave Maria
  11. The Lord's Prayer
  12. A Little Bit of Good
  13. Indian Love Call
  14. Summertime
  15. Danny Boy
  16. Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Hold on to your pantyhose!.......2005-03-03

This drag queen does some things vocally that the likes of David Daniels, Randall Wong, and Aris Christofellis can't match. Here in this album "The Art of Can Belto" Davina Pons, dragmatic soprano proves that she/he is one of the best high countertenors or sopranists in the world. What's remarkable about this is that Miss Pons is not a formally trained singer and has apparently learned to sing by listening to opera recordings. I hope Amazon will add sound clips, but if they don't you can hear some at www dot davinapons dot com. This CD will put a smile on your face. The photos are fabulous, the bio is hilarious and the singing is amazing. If you like the countertenor voice, it's well worth adding to your collection if you like drag queens or not. And if you're a drag queen, good luck following in those big footsteps!

5 out of 5 stars A Unique Vocal Experience.......2004-12-07

You've never heard a man sing like this. While some other countertenors have the pitch range that Davina has, her dynamic range is beyond anyone else I've heard in this category. The top register is huge and expansive, and most impressive. And Davina doesn't just bellow. The accuracy and flexibility in the Handel and Mozart are as delightful as the amazingly long, haunting phrases of Summertime and Addio del passato. I have had the pleasure of hearing Davina live several times, including her portrayal of Mabel in "Pirates of Penzance" in Washington DC, and in opera scenes (her spin on "Addio" is...unusual) , and this recording captures the essence of the amazing abilities of this six and a half foot tall soprano with the baritone speaking voice. And the liner notes are a hoot! A must-buy and a great bargain here.

Track Listings:

  1. The Robin Cox Ensemble
  2. Time Passages - A Collection of 20th Century Music for Trumpet
  3. Treasures of the St. Petersburg State Museum
  4. Two Spheres
  5. Vive la Liberte - French Orchestral Works - Berlioz: La Marsaillaise / Chabrier: Marche Joyeuse / Dukas: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
  6. A Choral Tapestry
  7. A Musical Toast
  8. Alec Wilder: Music for Winds and Brass
  9. Alfons V el Magnànim: El Cancionero de Montecassino
  10. American Reflections: Chamber Music of David Alpher

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Sibelius: Symphony No. 1; En Saga; Finlandia

Songs and Folk Tunes of the Smolensk Region

The Best of Jimmy Smith: The Blue Note Years

Suede

Personalidade

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